multiplier
noun
mul·ti·pli·er
ˈməl-tə-ˌplī(-ə)r 
: one that multiplies: such as
a
: a number by which another number is multiplied
b
: an instrument or device for multiplying or intensifying some effect
c
: a machine, mechanism, or circuit that multiplies numbers
Examples of multiplier in a Sentence
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The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes win in the Double Play drawing.
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Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Sprawl development, unwise fire suppression, and old-tree logging are threat multipliers.
—Lydia Millet, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
The Powerball multiplier was at 3x, skyrocketing the prize to $975 million for the upcoming drawing Monday night.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
So a more realistic 3x final multiplier would mean a $525 million finish.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
After that, you will be awarded with 5, 10, or 15 spins, coupled with multipliers ranging from x2 to x4.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Players only had a chance to receive the Power Play 10-time multiplier when the jackpot is under $150 million or less.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
Each line is also assigned a multiplier, again in descending order:
Line 1 = × 4
Line 2 = × 3
Line 3 = × 2
Line 4 = × 1
The total for each line is determined by multiplying the value of that color by the line’s multiplier.
—Peter Blair, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2024
However, the excitement didn't end there as the 5X multiplier was drawn, and the prize increased to $212,500.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Sprawl development, unwise fire suppression, and old-tree logging are threat multipliers.
—Lydia Millet, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
The Powerball multiplier was at 3x, skyrocketing the prize to $975 million for the upcoming drawing Monday night.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 31 Mar. 2024
So a more realistic 3x final multiplier would mean a $525 million finish.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
After that, you will be awarded with 5, 10, or 15 spins, coupled with multipliers ranging from x2 to x4.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Players only had a chance to receive the Power Play 10-time multiplier when the jackpot is under $150 million or less.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
Each line is also assigned a multiplier, again in descending order:
Line 1 = × 4
Line 2 = × 3
Line 3 = × 2
Line 4 = × 1
The total for each line is determined by multiplying the value of that color by the line’s multiplier.
—Peter Blair, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2024
However, the excitement didn't end there as the 5X multiplier was drawn, and the prize increased to $212,500.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Multiplier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiplier. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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multiplier
noun
mul·ti·pli·er
ˈməl-tə-ˌplī(-ə)r
1
: one that multiplies
2
: a number by which another number is multiplied
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